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der Zoll

inch

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derder Zollm
Meaning of der Zoll

a unit for measuring length equal to 2.54 centimetres

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German/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/
Russian transcription[dʲuɪm]
inch
der Zoll - inch
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der Zoll with Russian translation

der Zoll usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Стол на один дюйм слишком широкий.

Der Tisch ist einen Zoll zu breit.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Лента имеет длину три дюйма.

Das Band misst drei Zoll.

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der Zoll belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Zollдюйм
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

der Zoll synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Zoll / Zollmaß / Längeneinheit / Zollstock / Zollgebühr / Maßeinheit

Z
🇩🇪German
Zollmaß

A rare technical term for a length measure in inches; sounds more like a measurement term than everyday speech.

B1Rarely
L
🇩🇪German
Längeneinheit

A general word for any unit of length; it does not mean inch specifically, only the measurement category.

B1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zollstock

A folding ruler; it is a measuring tool, not the length unit itself.

B1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zollgebühr

A customs fee; this is not a length unit at all, but a charge at customs.

B1Often
M
🇩🇪German
Maßeinheit

A general word for any measuring unit; an inch is only one possible example.

B1Often
2
🇩🇪German
2,54 Zentimeter

The exact metric equivalent of one inch; not a real synonym in form, but an equivalence in meaning.

B1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
englische Einheit

A unit from the English system of measures; it refers to origin, not to the exact value.

B1Rarely
L
🇩🇪German
Länge

A very general word meaning extent or size in one dimension; it is not a specific unit like an inch.

B1Very Often

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How to pronounce der Zoll and what this word means

der Zoll means inch. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Zoll

/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/

der Zoll translation

inch

der Zoll examples

Стол на один дюйм слишком широкий.

der Zoll transcription

/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/

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der Zoll meaning: what does it mean?

eine Längeneinheit, die 2,54 Zentimetern entspricht

der Zoll pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

der Zoll is pronounced as /deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Zoll definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Стол на один дюйм слишком широкий. Translation: Der Tisch ist einen Zoll zu breit.

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